The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-10-15

PhiIopolis, 9th District.-The Mite Society
of Jessop Church held a meeting of much interest
and pleasure at the residence of Mr. j. S. Royston.
A favorable financial report was rendered. The
next meeting will take place at the residence of Mr..
Elijah Carman on the Oath inst.
On Tuesday of last week the rite of baptism by
immersion was administered by Rev. j. III. M.
Lemon, of the M. e. Church, at the residence of
Mr.. Edwin Scott. The candidates probationer of
Bosley Church, was Miss Anna Scott, daughter of
Mr.. Abraham Scott. About eighteen persons wit
messed the ceremony. This is an unusual occur
renee by Methodist minister of Hereford Circuit.
The funeral of Miss Sarah Price, niece of Mr..
Elias Matthews, who died last week in the city,
took place at the Gunpowder Friends meeting
house on Sunday afternoon last. The remains were
brought by N. G. r. r. to Sparks Station. There
was large number of relatives and friends from
the city and of this vicinity present to pay their
last tribute of respect to the deceased. Miss Tow
send and Mrs. Sarah Dare made impressive re-
marks. d..
1t has been announced that the Rev. B. F. Clark
son, of Baltimore, will oficiate at Bosloy Church,
Sunday morning and evening, 10th inst, instead
of Rev. VIM. F. Speake, P. f., whose work calls
him elsewhere on that day. --4H ta-
On the 18th inst, about noon, the house ofJ John
Banks, who resided on N. c. r. R., near Sparks
Station, took fire and was completely destroyed,
with its contents. The community expresses its
regret that the aged coored folks, who so wide
ly known as Uncle John and Aunt Flora, are with
out home. For many years they had quietly
lived at their old homestead. 1t is hoped, that ere
long their many friends will put up for them
suitable dwelling.
A laborer at the canning establishment of Messrs.
e. B. Mallory & Co., unfortunate in having
the toes of of his feet considerably mashed by
a heavily loaded wagon . goods running over
them.
Tor,otoos Gov Tho ost tuo yaoLs hoya r;narod
rapidly, SO much SO that our growers have over
stocked the two canneries. The trouble seemed
to be in not having enough peelers 300 bushels
to the acre has been reported by one firm, and
others will average about 200 bushels. Two firms
have picked $500 bushels each. Though there is
much green fruit yet the end of the tomato season
is near 81 tflt #ffi:
Mr.. E. B. Mallory, the senior partner of the
firm, and who carries on the canning business
largely in the city, visited for the first time this
week and spoke in praise of our section of the
State.
The annual report of Union Chapel were read
on Sabbath afternoon last. Total receipts of the
school are ST. total attendance during the year
of scholars and visitors over 1900. The amount
in the treasury from the evening services is $40.
The executive committee will meet on Thursday
evening, 18th inst, and may arrange fol the hold
ing of Wednesday evening prayer meetings..
The many friends of Mr.. Charles Mays and Miss
Florence Elliott, daughter of Mr.. George Elliott,
of Hereford, have heard with pleasure of their an
ticipated marriage on the 18th inst, at Hereford,
at 10 a. m. After the wedding northward trip
is contemplated. t
Mr.. Thomas Gorsuch left us on Tuesday morn
ing and sailed for Europe by the Bremen line on
Wednesday from BALTIC. His numerous friends re-
greet his departure from their association but wish
him a safe voyage and arrival at place of destina-
ton. He expects to sojourn awhile in Hanover,
I,,k ek1fh so ~ tall
He may be away two years and has gone for the
benefit of his health.
Miss Fannie Black, after few weeks visit in
the neighborhood, has returned to the city.
Most of the grain crop has been seeded and the
early sown is looking remarkably well and prom
Uses to be well set for the winter.
Rev. J. Nichol will preach at Union Chapel on
Sunday evening next PHILoPoLIs.